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“If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake.” quote by Thomas Jefferson
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“If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake.”

Thomas Jefferson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He advises patience in political struggles, believing that perseverance will restore lost principles.

In simple terms: Patience leads to regaining lost values.

Key Takeaway

Stay patient and wait for favorable conditions to act.

Themes

politics patience principles strategy

Mood

reflective strategic hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legislative negotiations
  • elections
  • advocacy campaigns

Key Concepts

Republicanism civic virtue political resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What principles are you willing to wait for?
  • How do you balance patience with action?
A Different Perspective

Political climates can shift unpredictably, making patience costly.

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